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Robots Recycle Electronic Waste

Automated system disassembles disused electronics to recover valuable parts and materials.
John Sprovieri
January 30, 2026

Harvesting the valuable materials locked away in this waste stream could generate some $95 billion in reusable resources.


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Servo Presses Play Key Role in Assembling Hydraulic Suspension Components

John Sprovieri
January 29, 2026

They offer micron-level press-fitting accuracy, enabling stringent control over the motion and force applied to seals.


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Micro-Scale Leak Testing of Medical Devices

New technology enabled a biotech company to triple production and save more than $1 million.
Jacques Hoffmann
January 29, 2026

Given the highly infectious nature of the COVID pathogen, tests for the virus had to be quick, reliable and safe. The test components and transfer devices had to be leak-proof—both to give accurate test results and to prevent infection of the clinicians performing the tests.



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Jennifer Pierce with Steven Sherman at The Assembly Show

How a 113-Year-Old Company Keeps Fastening Technology Modern

Jennifer Pierce
Jennifer Pierce
January 19, 2026

Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co., also known as RivetKing, won Product of the Year in the fastening category at the ASSEMBLY Show in 2025. We’re joined by Steven Sherman, vice president of engineering, to learn more about the award-winning product, the company’s history, and how it keeps an old-school product line modern.


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Jennifer Pierce with Adrian Sanchez at The ASSEMBLY Show

Power Distribution Strategy Is Important for Smart Manufacturing

Jennifer Pierce
Jennifer Pierce
January 9, 2026

Starline's director of commercial and industrial sales, Adrian Sanchez, explains how outdated power systems can quietly undermine innovation, increase downtime, and slow time-to-market.


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Panasonic’s Approach to Continuous Improvement for Assembly Tools

Jennifer Pierce
Jennifer Pierce
January 7, 2026

In this conversation, we connected with Ryan Lashley and Sota Ito at Panasonic to learn about the evolution of the AccuPulse series, their new product offerings, and their emphasis on continuous improvement.


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Automotive Industry Prepares for Connected and Circular Economy

John Sprovieri
January 6, 2026

To increase collaboration up and down the supply chain, a coalition of European automotive manufacturers created Catena-X, the first end-to-end, collaborative and open data ecosystem for the automotive industry.


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Assembly News Now, Episode 25: Hitachi Rail Opens a Smart Factory in Maryland
Episode 25—Assembly News Now

Hitachi Rail Opens a Smart Factory in Maryland

January 6, 2026

The $100 million smart factory will employ 460 people and produce up to 20 railcars per month.




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Wire Processing

Testing Wire Harnesses for Defense Systems

Sophisticated test equipment ensures reliability of military imaging systems.
Christopher E. Strangio
January 5, 2026

CableEye wire harness testing systems easily link to custom test fixtures and harnesses and instantaneously check for faults, identify the type of faults, and pinpoint fault locations.


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Test and Inspection

New Tech Checks EV Batteries for Leaks

New technology enables an integrator to transition from leak-testing air bag inflators to inspecting EV batteries.
January 2, 2026

Spectro Physics designed a system to test eight batteries at a time.


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